We’re excited to announce the launch of a brand-new page on our website dedicated to a truly special milestone—the 100th anniversary of the Door County Historical Society! Since our founding […]
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April 20 – Chuck and I spent the day moving things around on the first floor so Taylor can work on the dining room floor and finish up work on
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There’s still time—but not much. A few seats remain for this year’s Historic Tea, and you won’t want to miss this elegant, immersive afternoon. Register today and secure your place
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Greetings! Taylor completed work on the floors in the lighthouse kitchen, parlor and music room. The kitchen had all the old finish sanded off to bare wood followed by three
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Greetings! Things are moving along nicely at the lighthouse. Taylor Elam of Taylors hardwood floors was here to work on refinishing floors. We were scheduled to meet at 0730 and
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A century ago, a small group of citizens met at the Courthouse and made a bold decision—to protect Door County’s history before it was lost to time. Because of them,
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Greetings! Jeanne has been busy painting the upstairs boys bedroom, windows throughout the lighthouse and the ceiling hatches the insulators installed to insulate above the kitchen and second floor ceilings.
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Next Wednesday, April 22, we’re opening our doors and inviting the community in for a special Open House at our new office space. This isn’t just a new location—it’s a
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Greetings! Thanks to the park crew the brush at the barn is gone. It looks fantastic. Jeanne is doing plaster repairs in the big second floor, the boys, bedroom. She
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There’s nothing better than seeing history come to life—especially through the curiosity and energy of local students. On Saturday, April 11, we recently spent a wonderful morning with several students
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